Data Support Team Lead

Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking qualified applicants to support a cutting-edge data, analytics, and AI platform. Roles include managing customer relationships, service portfolio and catalog management, software engineering & development, data/AI engineering, IT systems operations, and use case intake and analytics for DoW enterprise-scale mission objectives expected in Spring/Summer 2026.

Positions are contingent pending contract award.

Place of Performance:
The work will be performed in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area (WDCMA). Some work may be performed remotely, subject to Government approval.

Job Responsibilities:

* Provide Subject Matter Expertise in data engineering, solution architecture, and data operations, focused on enabling seamless data ingestion, transformation, and delivery while interfacing directly with stakeholders throughout the Data Lifecycle Management.

* Specialize in scalable architectures like Databricks Medallion Architecture, data agreements, and repeatable processes to rapidly build and manage data pipelines.

* Use deep expertise in data policy, compliance, and agentics to ensure efficient, secure, and scalable data operations, delivering value to users at scale.

* Design and develop solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns.

* Perform systems management and integration functions.

Qualifications

* Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience;
Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience;
PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience.

* TS/SCI Clearance is required

* Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and

Competencies:

* Expertise in leading technical teams in data engineering, including data ingestion, transformation, and delivery processes

* Expertise in data engineering, including data ingestion, transformation, and delivery processes

* Ability to architect scalable data solutions using frameworks such as Databricks Medallion Architecture

* Strong understanding of data policy, compliance requirements, and secure data operations

* Proficiency in designing and developing solutions for complex application, system administration, and network issues

* Experience with systems management and integration functions

* Effective stakeholder communication and collaboration throughout the data lifecycle

* Capability to implement repeatable processes for building and managing data pipelines

* Analytical and problem-solving skills for addressing technical challenges

Preferred Certifications

The following certifications are considered a plus:

AWS

* AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate

* AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional

* AWS Certified Security - Specialty

Databricks

* Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate

* Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional

* Databricks Certified Apache Spark Developer

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit  For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.